Guests say
Guests appreciate 'Out of the Wind' for its excellent location, comfortable interiors, and well-maintained garden. The property's spaciousness and modern amenities are frequently praised, and its proximity to the beach and local shops adds to its charm. While some guests have highlighted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, these do not detract from the overall positive experiences shared by many who have stayed.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues such as cobwebs, dirty areas, and unclean bathrooms, suggesting room for improvement. However, some guests found the property and bedding clean, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The property's location in Rock, Cornwall, is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The secluded garden and quiet setting, despite the presence of rooks, are also appreciated.
Guests find the property comfortable, with large bedrooms and a light, open-plan living area. Some reviews mention the sofas being lumpy or uncomfortable, but overall, the comfort level is regarded positively.
The property is well-equipped with books, games, and a good kitchen setup. However, guests have reported maintenance issues such as broken door latches, non-working lights, and a need for appliance repairs, suggesting that facilities could be better maintained.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Out of the Wind is a beautifully-appointed holiday home in Rock, Cornwall. With tasteful décor throughout, that leads into a lovely, enclosed garden with a handy summer house/office space set among the greenery, this self-catering holiday home can cater up to nine guests in four simple yet stylish bedrooms, three of which include an en-suite bathroom. The property is positioned on a private lane within a short stroll to Porthilly and Rock beaches, and only moments from a local newsagent and deli. The waterfront and village amenities including an excellent bakery, butchers, fishmongers, and well-stocked grocery store in Rock are just another leisurely walk away. Flooded with light, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces greet you with a flow of wooden floors and fresh white walls providing that bright, contemporary look. The kitchen area is well-equipped with everything you need for holiday cooking from home baking to preparing a three-course meal. A feature double-sided fireplace is the centre point of the social space which you can admire from any part of the room. The living area is equipped with corner sofa, TV and bi-fold doors that lead out onto the patio area and rear, enclosed south-facing garden with furniture and a summer house. Hedges and wooden fence create a private space for soaking up the sunshine and enjoy a family barbecue of a summers evening on the rear terrace; the garden is also home to the summer house and office space, for those who may need to work during their break, or even if you just want to escape from the rest of your group to catch up on some emails. The four bedrooms are split over the ground and first floor; the master bedroom not only benefits from an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, but you can open the patio doors out onto the rear terrace, perfect to enjoy an early morning coffee. The bunk room also shares the ground floor, whilst the double with en-suite bedroom, and twin bedroom with an en-suite and optional extra single bed are found on the first floor. The spectacular North Cornish coast boasts some of the best beaches in Britain and Polzeath. When the tide and weather are against the surfing, the River Camel which runs between Padstow to the west and Rock to the east, produces a wonderful playground for watersport enthusiasts with a choice of activities including sailing, water-skiing, paddle-boarding, fishing trips and many more. Stroll over from Rock to the calm waters of Daymer Bay for a relaxing swim or you can entertain the children with some rock-pool rambling to see what sea life they can find. Hop across on the ferry to Padstow and take a wonder around the galleries and shops finishing with a delicious meal at Paul Ainsworth's No. 6 or try some locally caught fish and chips on the harbour. Out of the water activities, Rock and Polzeath host the renowned St Enodoc and The Point at Polzeath golf courses, to 280 miles of the South West Coast Path for those keen hikers looking for a challenge. Choose between a plethora of excellent restaurant and pubs including the St Enodoc Hotel, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Port Isaac, and The Mariners Pub to name a few. All of this is on offer with a stay at Out of the Wind.
Rock is a popular seaside community on the north eastern bank of the River Camel, directly across from the famed port town of Padstow, which is easily accessible through a regular ferry service. The summer home of royalty and celebrities, with top-notch restaurants and boutiques, the main appeal is the variety of activities available, such as sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, and fishing. Keeping with the sports motif, the adjacent St Enodoc golf course is regarded as one of the best in the country. It's easy to understand why Rock is so popular, with so many world-class beaches all within a short distance.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bathroom, bath, basin and WC (zip/link can be super king-size on request), 1 x ground-floor bunks.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Summer house/office
Under floor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Amercian-style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample private parking.
Garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue and outside shower.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Restaurant 0.1 mile.
Shop 0.3 mile.
Fuel station 0.3 mile.
Bakery 0.4 mile.
Beach 0.9 mile.
Golf Course 0.8 mile.
Reviews (16)
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Karen
A very well equipped property with everything we need We very much appreciate the small things one can often forget - tea towels , clothes to wipe down surfaces , dishwasher tablets . Small things - but they make a great difference . Thank you
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Angela
The House is very well equipped with all the kitchen essentials and we loved the big corner sofa. There were a couple of things that needed attention such as a broken lampshade and slow draining small kitchen sink, we also could not get the oven to turn on but after a phone call this was sorted and instructions were given. The bunk bed room was an absolute life saver with all the fabulous children's books and toys, my three year old grandson absolutely loved it and I loved reading them to him. It would have been helpful to have had some welcome literature with instructions for when the bins needed to go out (if they did) and any emergency contact numbers or tips on local amenities as well as leaving instructions such as bed stripping etc. In the end we guessed to hope we got everything right on leaving day. Overall a fabulous place to stay.
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Alex
However, there were a number of relatively small things wrong that we initially ignored. Firstly, we had one set of keys for a house that sleeps 10 (there were three households in our visit, so this wasn't ideal). Secondly, the bin in the kitchen was broken. Thirdly, we couldn't open all of the external doors, so going out the back to hang washing up involved an annoying route. Fourthly, there was no welcome pack evident - so we were unsure what was required of us re bins, it wasn't as straight forward as it might've been re using the equipment, and we missed that personal touch from the owners that you would generally expect. Finally, part of the kitchen sink didn't work. Having ignored these issues, we were very surprised to hear, via John Bray, that the owners had charged us £120 for cleaning the sofas, where there were, apparently, large stains. We are absolutely certain that there were no stains on any of the pieces of furniture when we left the property - but no evidence has been provided by the owners through the John Bray portal, only their invoice. Given the issues with the property, it seems unreasonable to us to charge us without first having evidenced the damage, and proving that it occurred during our stay.